Planned Giving

How will you leave a legacy?

Learn how leaving a legacy with Northwest Assistance Ministries can help support the causes you care about while continuing to meet your current financial needs.

Reach Your Philanthropic and Financial Goals with Planned Giving

A legacy gift enables you to support Northwest Assistance Ministries, secures the financial needs of your loved ones, and provides you with tax benefits. Legacy gifts of all sizes combine to help us meet our current goals and reach further into the future.

By including Northwest Assistance Ministries in your will or trust, naming NAM as a beneficiary of all or part of a life insurance policy, or taking advantage of other giving opportunities, you can preserve your assets now and support for years to come. Your gift will have a real, lasting impact.

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The people of Northwest Assistance Ministries
The people of Northwest Assistance Ministries

Join The Legacy Society

When you make a gift to Northwest Assistance Ministries from your will or trust, you'll be welcomed into The Legacy Society and join other supporters and friends of our important mission. Is Northwest Assistance Ministries already in your plans? Please let us know so we can properly thank you and make sure your gift will be used as you've intended.

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How to Give

Not only do you have options for how your gift to Northwest Assistance Ministries will be used, you also have options on what to give and how to give. There are gifts that cost you nothing now, gifts that pay you income, and gifts that allow you to decide what happens when.

Charitable IRA Rollover
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Charitable IRA Rollover

If you're 70 ½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to NAM. While there is no charitable deduction for a rollover gift, you do avoid the income tax on the donated portion of your required minimum distribution.

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General Bequest
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Gifts From Your Will

Through a provision in your written and executed will, you can make a gift in the form of cash, securities, real estate or personal property. There are many types of bequests. Choose the one that best fits your needs and intentions.

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Donor Advised Funds
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Beneficiary Designation and Grants

Designate NAM as a beneficiary to receive all or a portion of the balance of your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) through your fund administrator. You also can make a grant to us at any time from your Donor Advised Fund.

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Gifts of Stock
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Appreciated Stock

When you donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares instead of cash, you'll receive charitable deductions at full, fair market value while reducing capital gains impact.

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Gifts of Life Insurance
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Beneficiary Designation and Paid-Up Policies

Name Northwest Assistance Ministries as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy; donate an existing, paid-up life insurance policy you no longer need; or purchase a new life insurance policy and name Northwest Assistance Ministries as the owner and beneficiary.

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Beneficiary Gifts
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Retirement Accounts

Naming Northwest Assistance Ministries as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh, profit-sharing pension plan or other Donor Advised Funds, will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings.

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Gifts of Property
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Real Estate and Other Valuables

Like stock, the fair market value of gifts of appreciated assets such as real estate, artwork, and other well-curated collections, can be deducted from your income tax today and reduce your estate taxes in the future.

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Other Options
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Other Planned Giving Vehicles

There are many other ways to support Northwest Assistance Ministries through a planned giving vehicle. Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Trusts, Life Insurance and more may be good options for you. We can show you creative ways to use your assets to benefit Northwest Assistance Ministries, while at the same time preserving the benefits of those assets for you and your family.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Options